Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 October 2009
Top Irish golf and spa resort The K Club has retained its position as Ireland’s Leading Golf Resort, after receiving the award at the World Travel Awards 2009. This is the sixth time The K Club has won, making it the record-holder in this category. The delighted management team celebrated its success at a red-carpet award ceremony in Portugal. Nominated by travel...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 14 October 2009
The Belfry – the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup – is offering all todaysgolfer.co.uk visitors a free overnight stay in the resort’s four-star hotel when they play the famous Brabazon course during October. This exclusive todaysgolfer.co.uk package includes 18 holes on The Brabazon plus overnight accommodation, a full English breakfast in The Atrium restaurant and use of the Leisure Club...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 9 October 2009
2-FORE!-1 Golf is getting bigger and better all the time. The best discounted green fee scheme in golf is virtually growing on a weekly basis and this week in fact has seen the welcome addition of SEVEN new courses! The 2-FORE!-1 Golf newcomers include the splendid mature parkland track at Whitefields, just outside Coventry, Corby’s excellent municipal track of Priors Hall and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 8 October 2009
Just about every golfer knows that Scotland is the Home of Golf – where the game started several centuries ago. It’s the home of many of the world’s greatest golf courses, specially when it comes to magical links layouts. And although the likes of St Andrews and Turnberry don’t feature in 2-FORE!-1 GOLF many top tracks – coastal and inland – do...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 7 October 2009
There’s so much going on in and around London…and that includes some superb golf courses with many top tracks in 2-FORE!-1 Golf. London is one of the world’s great entertainment cities and capitals and that is certainly true when it comes to the quantity and quality of courses on offer. And fortunately a good number are in 2-FORE!-1 Golf and offer half-price green...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 6 October 2009
St Andrews Links has received national recognition after winning a prestigious award for protecting the ecology of the historic land at the Home of Golf. The Golf Course Environment Awards aim to promote and reward the highest standards of environmental management in golf and the Links Trust was the Overall Winner. The award particularly highlighted the creation of a reedbed washdown area...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 2 October 2009
Don’t know where to base yourself for that long-awaited break in sunny Spain? Then may be HolidayRentalontheWeb.com – which offers a portfolio of fully-managed self-catering holiday rental accommodation along the Costa del Sol – can help you. A variety of accommodation, rangin from villas with heated pools to luxury apartments, in spectacular beachside, rural – and golf course – locations are up...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 2 October 2009
Top 2-FORE!-1 Golf venue Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club, West Yorkshire, has announced a cracking Winter Offer that promises fantastic value for visiting golfers. From just £20 per person golfers will receive the following: Coffee/Bacon roll upon arrival, 18-holes golf on the championship course followed by hearty soup & sandwiches after the round. The offer is valid until from March 31, 2010...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 2 October 2009
There are some fantastic deals to be had at the cracking five star La Cala Resort in Spain’s Costa del Sol. The venue has three superb contrasting 18 hole courses (America, Europe & Asia) and also on site is a luxury hotel with a stunning Spa. It’s a great place to stay and play, especially if you check out the top deals...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 1 October 2009
Marriott has launched a fantastic new “Lucky Dozen” offer at all of its 11 Hotel & Country Clubs, conveniently located around the UK & Ireland. Book a Golf Day by the 1st March to take place during 2010 and Marriott will give your group a free place for every 12th player. When you book a golf day at any Marriott Hotel...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 1 October 2009
Heythrop Park – England’s newest golf resort located 30 minutes north west of Oxford near Chipping Norton – is scheduled to open on October 14th. The £50 million project is a privately owned country estate set in 440 acres of parkland around the former home of the Duke of Shrewsbury. Heythrop Park Resort will offer unparalleled facilities: 17 luxury guest...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 30 September 2009
Golfbreaks.com has teamed up with the Turnberry Resort, home of this year’s dramatic Open Championship, to offer golfers the chance to stay and play from just £175 per person. There is a choice of two special offers that enable you to experience the world-class Ayrshire venue, both exclusive to Golfbreaks.com, but you must book before Sunday 4 October. EXCLUSIVE OFFER 1 One night’s bed & breakfast at the Turnberry Hotel, Golf...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 29 September 2009
Here’s proof – if it was needed – that2-FORE!-1 GOLF is the biggest and best discounted green fee scheme in the land. We’ve selected 100 top tracks where you can use your coveted 2-FORE!-1 voucher – check out these cracking layouts in our Top 100 Half-Price Golf Courses online magazine below… There’s bound to be something for you, ranging from premier courses...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 26 September 2009
Top Surrey venue Foxhills will be the venue on Sunday October 11 for leading Premier League outfit Chelsea’s past players charity golf day. Among the ex-Chelsea stars taking part will be current assistant manager Ray Wilkins who will be joined by brother Graham, Peter Bonetti, Kerry Dixon, Dennis Wise, Steve Finnieston and Tommy Baldwin. The event will be hosted by Sky TV’s...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 25 September 2009
There’s nearly 1,000 courses in 2-FORE!-1 Golf including a number who just participate and offer half-price golf in the forthcoming low season (from Oct 31 till the end of March). And that’s an added bonus for golfers looking to play quality venues at a quality price… These venues will help to keep your game fully warmed up this winter and they include...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 25 September 2009
One of the leading championship venues in the UK – the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club – has launched a fantastic “Winter Golf” offer that will undoubtedly appeal to golfers seeking tremendous value championship golf. This special offer for £49 per person is available from October 26th 2009 until March 31st 2010 and includes; unlimited golf, coffee &...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 September 2009
The Best Western Scores Hotel, overlooking St Andrews’ world-famous Old Course, has appointed a new general manager to oversee a £200,000 refurbishment ahead of the 150th anniversary Open Championship next year. Eric Brown, well-known Scottish hotelier, took over the reins at the hotel in July and has wasted no time in preparing a development plan to upgrade large parts of the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 September 2009
Oceânico is delighted to announce the return of the European Tour’s Portugal Masters to the stunning Victoria Golf Course for the third year running. The course has been undergoing final preparations in order to fully test golf’s elite who are always rich in praise for the Arnold Palmer design. The 6,700 yard, par 72 has recently won the “Best Course in Portugal...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 24 September 2009
2-FORE!-1 Golf boasts nearly 1,000 courses offering half-price golf including superstar tracks like The Grove and Gleneagles. But there’s a whole load of ‘unsung heroes’ in the scheme too: by that, we mean little known courses which nevertheless offer quality course at, provided you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 Golf Voucher, half the normal green fee rate! Among them is super Surrey layout Guildford...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 September 2009
A glamorous Bollywood siren, a major premium whisky brand and an international golfing initiative got together in India when details were revealed of India’s largest-ever golf event. And the record-breaking announcement, which comes hard on the heels of recent PowerPlay Golf launch events in New Zealand and Canada, signals another step in the global expansion of golf’s new ‘two flag’ format. Indian model...